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Oilless Compressors
General Safety
Information
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4. Keep visitors away and NEVER allow
children in the work area.
5. Wear safety glasses and
use hearing protection
when operating the
pump or unit.
6. Do not stand on or use the pump or
unit as a handhold.
7. Before each use, inspect compressed
air system and electrical components
for signs of damage, deterioration,
weakness or leakage. Repair or
replace defective items before using.
8. Check all fasteners at frequent
intervals for proper tightness.
Motors, electrical equipment
and controls can cause
electrical arcs that will ignite
a flammable gas or vapor.
Never operate or repair in or near a
flammable gas or vapor. Never store
flammable liquids or gases in the
vicinity of the compressor.
Compressor parts may be
hot even if the unit is
stopped.
9. Keep fingers away from a running
compressor; fast moving and hot
parts will cause injury and/or burns.
10. If the equipment should start to
abnormally vibrate, STOP the
engine/motor and check
immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
11. To reduce fire hazard, keep
engine/motor exterior free of oil,
solvent, or excessive grease.
Never
remove
or attempt to adjust safety valve. Keep
safety valve free from paint and other
accumulations.
Never attempt to repair or
modify a tank! Welding,
drilling or any other
modification will weaken
the tank resulting in damage from
rupture or explosion. Always replace
worn or damaged tanks.
Drain liquid from tank daily.
13. Tanks rust from moisture build-up,
which weakens the tank. Make sure
to drain tank daily and inspect
periodically for unsafe conditions
such as rust formation and
corrosion.
14. Fast moving air will stir up dust and
debris which may be harmful. Release
air slowly when draining moisture or
depressurizing the compressor
system.
15. Indoor use only.
16. To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
This
product
contains one or more chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects. Wash hands
after handling.
SPRAYING PRECAUTIONS
Do not spray flammable
materials in vicinity of open
flame or near ignition
sources including the
compressor unit.
16. Do not smoke when spraying paint,
insecticides, or other flammable
substances.
17. Use a face mask/
respirator when spraying
and spray in a well
ventilated area to
prevent health and fire
hazards.
18. Do not direct paint or other sprayed
material at the compressor. Locate
compressor as far away from the
spraying area as possible to
minimize overspray accumulation
on the compressor.
19. When spraying or cleaning with
solvents or toxic chemicals, follow
the instructions provided by the
chemical manufacturer.
Installation
LOCATION
It is extremely important to use the
compressor in a clean, well ventilated
area where the surrounding air
temperature will not be more than 100°F.
A minimum clearance of 18 inches
between the compressor and a wall is
required because objects could
obstruct air flow.
Do not
locate the
compressor air inlet near steam, paint
spray, sandblast areas or any other
source of contamination. This debris
will damage the motor.
For Household use only.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
1. This product is for use on a nominal
120 volt circuit and has a grounding
plug that looks like the plug
illustrated in Fig. 1. Make sure the
product is connected to an outlet
having the same configuration as the
plug. This product must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces risk of
electrical shock by providing an escape
wire for electric current. This product
is equipped with a cord having a
grounding wire with an appropriate
grounding plug. Plug must be
plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
Improper use of grounding
plug can result in a possible
risk of electrical shock!
Do not
use a grounding adapter with this
product!
2. If repair or replacement of cord or plug
is necessary, do not connect grounding
wire to either flat blade terminal. The
wire with insulation having an external
surface that is green (with or without
yellow stripes) is the grounding wire.
TEST
RESET
Figure 1 - Grounding Method
Grounding
Pin
Grounded Outlet
